Irving J. Selikoff | |
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| Born | 15 January 1915 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | 20 May 1992 (aged 77) Ridgewood, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | Columbia University, Royal Colleges Scotland |
| Known for | Seminal research on asbestos-related illness, his tireless advocacy for worker safety and health protections, and his contributions to the establishment of federal asbestos regulations. |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Occupational safety and health |
Irving J. Selikoff (January 15, 1915 – May 20, 1992) was a medical researcher who in the 1960s established a link between the inhalation of asbestos particles and lung-related ailments. His work is largely responsible for the regulation of asbestos today. He also co-discovered a treatment for tuberculosis.[1]